ONE month!!

Hey yall! We've been married for ONE whole month today. Can you say time flies? I can't believe it was ONE month ago, I was getting ready to marry the man on my dreams. Let's just say life started buzz by right before the wedding.

We finally got everything finalized to close on our house the last week in May. Also, A had a job interview the week of our wedding and he found out not soon after that he got the job. This couldn't have come at a better time. The Lord was really shining his grace on us. It's a better job with much better benefits with room to grow. He got his uniforms Monday and he looked oh so handsome & official.

The house we bought was an older one but it came with a pool. Now that pool deserves a whole another blog post. It has a built in book shelf, big rooms and a covered back patio. It's perfect!! We are still unpacking. It seemed like every time we got a box unpacked, there was another that we found.

This summer, I signed up for extended school year aka ESY. It's a little an extra money which is never bad thing but it's getting experience with different kiddos that I am really in it for. Most of the kids I work with our high school age, my kiddos this summer are younger.

This summer is one full of changes and I am trying to embrace them all. Another hobby I've picked up is running. I got this fire under me and I'm taking it head on. A and I are also trying to eat better too. I can't say that I have given up Dr. Pepper completely but I have cut back. Baby steps right?? My goal is to be able to run The Color Run. I eventually want to build up to a half marathon. Who knows, maybe I'll will go farther after that. I know I've only been doing this a week but I already feel better and want to be better! I am following The Color Run beginner 5k plan! I will start week 2 in a few days.  

Introducing..

Ozzie Smith Miles

Ozzie is a blue heeler and he is about 7 weeks old. He is about the cutest puppy I've ever seen. (minus his sister.)

We drove about two hours to pick the little guy up. As soon as we saw him, we knew he was perfect. This was Ozzie's first time to ever be in a car..poor A got thrown up three different times. I, on the other hand do not really handle throw up very well. His words were, "I've had grown people throw up on me, I can handle some puppy throw up." Good for you A. :) Because I can't.

This is Ozzie's way of trying to figure out the bed. We are crate training and over the past few days it's been going a lot better. Last night I kept him up and playing a little later than normal and I woke up at 7am this morning and he was still snoozing. Thank you Ozzie, momma needed that.

A and I were both pretty worried about bring Ozzie home to big sister Pancho. She's been and only pup for almost 6 years. She plays really well with other dogs. She actually plays better with big dogs. I guess because she thinks she a big dog. At first, Pancho really didn't know what to think about this thing running around her house. She is loosening up and doing much better. :) Good girl pancho!

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Miles

This is my first post as a married woman. I know promised all of you that I would be a better blogger once summer hit and I promise I have a lot to say, but right now we are staying with the grandparents until we close on our house, which is FRIDAY!! I am beyond excited for this. I love this cozy little house. And it has a POOL!! I can't wait to get it pretty and catching some rays!! I am very anxious to show y'all wedding pictures but they aren't quite ready yet. I am going to leave y'all with these two pictures. 

My Grandmomma, me, & my mother at my bridal luncheon hosted my maid of honor and her mother. 

The bridal party, minus ally, at our rehearsal/cookout. 

I can't wait to show y'all more!! 

Wedding Wednesday: the last one

One, I've been a terrible blogger these past few weeks and I am so sorry for that. I plan to make up for it this summer. Two, It's wedding week ya'll!!!! Not just wedding week, but wedding Wednesday!!! In just 4 days I will be marrying the love of my life! I can't wait!! I woke up this morning at 4:30 ready to get my day started. Which is a good thing because there is little thing called work that still calls my name until May 23. Here are a few pictures, they are screen shots from my phone because in all this excitement, I forgot my disk. I will blame it on "wedding brain."

My fabulous friend, Whitney, agreed to do our pictures for the wedding. She is awesome. I think she should take up a second career! Maybe one day she will listen to me.

I can't believe 8 months ago A asked me to be his wife. It's been a sillycrazywonderfulstressful 8 months. I would not change it for the world though.

This wedding process is something I never thought I would do. I would hope I would get married one day but I never thought I would have a wedding. I was the eloping type of girl. But A talked me out of it. I'm glad he did. I'll leave you with my favorite picture!

the final countdown!

Well ya’ll it is officially wedding month!!!! Exactly nine months ago, I just got engaged! Such a rush of emotions come over me when I think about that awesome day! I have been so so so busy at work I haven’t even started to get the last minute jitters yet. (but we still have 16 days…)

Things have been different for me lately. I can’t really put my finger on exact reason, but I think it’s because of the season of change taking place in my life. I know the Lord delivers big, but I have a feeling this one is going to be the biggest one in my life. I mean, it is marriage! It will not be “my” life anymore. It will be OUR life. 

Not only have I been busy at work and planning a wedding I’ve also moved back to my grandmomma’s. Adrian & I are buying a house and will be closing on it at the end of May if not sooner. Just a big whirl wind of change and I am right in the middle of it. I can’t wait!

Almost Mrs. Miles :)

Trying to catch up!

Hey everyone! I can't beleive its been since April 2nd since I have blogged. April 2nd seems like forever ago but then again it seems like it was yesterday..this month is FLYING by!!! April is a busy busy busy month for my job and I just can't seem to sit down longer than two minutes to blog. So, here I am, on a Sunday morning blogging before church. My life is in complete fast forward mode.

It's IEP month. That means there are some stressed out school teachers right about now. We are in meetings after meetings and the countless paperwork carries on. This is my second year to do IEPs so I am just a little stressed out than the year before. Last year, I cried just about everyday. I was at school until 11:30 at night and on the weekends. I think this is where my grey hair is came from. This year has been different. I am writing a different type of IEP which has been kind of stressful and the state department likes to change everything I have already learned. Other than that, I have all the support I need. The one thing that is making all the difference is starting early and being organized. Organization is something that I struggle with but I feel like I am making progress.

Last weekend, I had my two bridal showers. All I can say is WOW. Adrian and I are so loved. I have been apart of many many weddings. But, when it's your own, there is something a little different. Like I said we are loved from many many people and we couldn't be blessed with better family or friends who support us so much.

April 19, 2013---- WE are exactly one month away from our big day. I can't say I am stressed out yet because I have been so busy with work. I am going to try my best not to spaz out before the wedding. I am in constant prayer for peace during this wedding time and I know the Lord has me taken care of.

Speaking of the Lord, my walk with Him is getting stronger. I have set aside my time with him everyday. It's just me and him. I've started the 40 day challenge and it is taking me to new places. You should defiantly try it!

Here are some pictures from my second shower. My phone was MIA for the first shower. Imagine that.

Autism: my letter to you

Today is World Autism Awareness today. If you want to know more autism, you can get your learn on  here.

Dear Autism,

 If you didn’t know, today is World Autism Awareness day. Not that you really care, but this day is all about YOU. Yes, you Autism, you have a WHOLE day for the world to recognize who you are. I think it will take much more than twenty-four hours to tell the world about you. 

I see you on good days, bad days, sick days, and just about every day. You are every where I go. I notice puzzle pieces on a daily basis. I am always thinking of another way for you to understand me. 

You’ve broadened my mind and completely opened my heart. You make me slow down and look at everything in many different ways. Oh Autism, you have taught me more than I could ever teach you. My days wouldn’t be the same without you. 

You are very mysterious. A lot of people have many different theories on how you came about and why are you becoming more and more common. I have my thoughts but honestly, does that matter? I wouldn't trade you for the world. 

Forever grateful,

Scotti